Hawaiian reveals first A321neo routes

Hawaiian Airlines is set to expand its US west coast presence early next year after receiving its first three Airbus A321neos in the fourth quarter after significant delivery delays. The carrier has a total of 18 A321neos scheduled for delivery through 2020.

The new A321neo routes will be Portland-Maui; Oakland-Kaua‘i; and Los Angeles-Kona.

“The introduction of A321neo service to the Western US heralds the dawn of a new era for Hawaiian Airlines and its guests,” Hawaiian EVP & CCO Peter Ingram said. “The A321neo offers an unrivaled combination of comfort and efficiency, allowing our guests to choose from three cabin experiences to customize their journey.”

According to the carrier, the new A321neo service between Portland (PDX) and Maui (OGG) will launch Jan. 18. Hawaiian’s seasonal widebody service currently offered between Oakland (OAK) and Kaua‘i (LIH) through Sept. 4 will resume April 11 as a daily A321neo flight. Daily service between Los Angeles (LAX) and Kona (KOA) on the Island of Hawai‘i launches March 11 with widebody aircraft before the A321neo is introduced in the summer of 2018.

Hawaiian’s inaugural A321neo flight between the US west coast and Hawaii is planned for Jan. 8 on its existing OAK-OGG service. Additional routes will be announced as Hawaiian takes delivery of 18 new A321neo aircraft between the fourth quarter of 2017 and 2020.